Sarai Shekhmahmood - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Sarai Shekhmahmood is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Bika Pur and around 33 km from Faizabad. Tarun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarai Shekhmahmood village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarai Shekhmahmood is 166843. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.49 hectares and falls under the 224204 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Sarai Shekhmahmood village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goshainganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarai Shekhmahmood

According to the 2011 Census, Sarai Shekhmahmood village had a total population of 1,194 people, including 593 males and 601 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.86%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 64.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sarai Shekhmahmood

Sarai Shekhmahmood is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sarai Shekhmahmood

Sarai Shekhmahmood is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Sarai Shekhmahmood is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Sarai Shekhmahmood is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarai Shekhmahmood

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarai Shekhmahmood village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sarai Shekhmahmood

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sarai Shekhmahmood village are given below:

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